Thank you all so much for your warm concern and regrets. We have been faced with an incredible challenge this week, and we turn to you for a little support.
If you didn’t know–the General Store burnt to the ground November 1, just as we were in the final stretch of reconstruction, prior to reopening. We had great, experienced proprietors and everything.
Now we are faced with hard decisions. But if we do not lose heart, much of what we achieved is still very much in play. We are poised to act quickly, but we will need help.
We voted as a board Tuesday to cautiously pursue the feasibility of rebuilding the store. We very much want to do this! Please consider joining our organization.
$15 gives you membership through 2010. Send a check to: Treasurer, Putney Historical Society Town Hall, Box 233 Putney, VT 05346
If you would like to include an additional, tax-deductible donation for the store, great! You can also make online donations at putneygeneralstore.org
Thank you.
Stuart Strothman
President
Putney Historical Society
The Lisai family has numerous remarkable connections to the history of Putney, ranging from surveying relatives even before the first settlement to gravestone masons. Read the recent Reformer article.
Today at the annual meeting, PHS members voted to accept the 1841 United Church of Putney, with the understanding it will become our new home. Community suppers and support groups will continue. What a day!
Our report included a total of 660K to date for the general store. Opening May 3. Thank you, to friends and supporters.
Putney aims to save itself by taking over fire-damaged store, closed church
By Kevin O’Connor Staff Writer – Published: August 16, 2009
PUTNEY — First the centuries-old general store went up in flames. Then the big church across the street closed. In response, the Putney Historical Society has decided the best way to preserve its community isn’t to scrapbook old photos, but to acquire the buildings and bring them back to life.
Could the precedent-setting example, as experts believe, help other small towns save similar landmarks?
Note: some times have been recently adjusted due to memorial services for Milly Ellis (past PHS board member) and Claire Oglesby. All events are free, though contributions are accepted; donations are suggested for Pierce’s Hall events.
Saturday, August 22
10am-2pm–Putney Historical Society open for visitors.
